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Istanbul Stadium
Spectators: 7015 (Terracing: 5471, Seating: 1400, VIP seats: 144) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gökberk Tecik got the match started through his kick off. Mustafa Ali Emekli struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Istanbul FK. In the 7th match minute, Istanbul FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tamer Uçar to maneuver through the defense. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind SipahiSpor's goalkeeper Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 11th minute, Tamer Uçar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ferid Ülke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gökberk Tecik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Mustafa Ali Emekli showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 21 minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, Gökberk Tecik notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Istanbul FK's Ferid Ülke. Ferid Ülke was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Cihat Oykan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 33 minutes into the game, Arif Memduh Yura was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SipahiSpor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Istanbul FK the free kick. In the 33rd match minute, SipahiSpor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arif Memduh Yura to maneuver through the defense. Cihat Oykan struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Istanbul FK. When Mustafa Ali Emekli, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 37 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. If Cihat Oykan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 41 in the game by Cihat Oykan from a close distance when the talented Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç managed to make a qualified save. SipahiSpor's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mustafa Ali Emekli in the 42nd minute of play forced SipahiSpor's goalkeeper Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mustafa Ali Emekli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mustafa Ali Emekli, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Mustafa Ali Emekli took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mustafa Ali Emekli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cihat Oykan scored 3-1 in the 62nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mustafa Ali Emekli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 69 minutes into the match, SipahiSpor's goal looked a bit too open when Cihat Oykan came free, but Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Istanbul FK's Mustafa Ali Emekli in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SipahiSpor's goalie prevented a goal. 76 minutes into the game, Mehdi Eygül was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SipahiSpor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Istanbul FK the free kick. Mehdi Eygül kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Mustafa Ali Emekli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mustafa Ali Emekli in the 81st minute of play. Mustafa Ali Emekli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cihat Oykan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mustafa Ali Emekli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mustafa Ali Emekli, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cihat Oykan in the 92nd minute of play forced SipahiSpor's goalkeeper Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Istanbul FK's Mustafa Ali Emekli got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ahmet Nafiz Öğüç showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cihat Oykan in the 95th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Istanbul FK had played much better football throughout.